Head Gasket

2001 ROVER 25
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WEBBY40
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Ive had my head gasket done, now the garage say steam is escaping and i might need a new head. Steam wasnt escaping before i took it in so what would cause it to now and should the garage have picked it up sooner
Apr 20, 2011 at 8:41 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Part of a head gasket repair is inspecting and resolving any and all head issues. The heads should have been sent to a machine shop for testing before being installed.
Apr 20, 2011 at 11:57 AM
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WEBBY40
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ok but could a cracked head be the cause of the steam? or is it something else that could cause this?
Apr 20, 2011 at 12:09 PM
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I have no idea where you are seeing steam but yes, a cracked head can do all the same things a head gasket does.
Apr 20, 2011 at 12:11 PM